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The Best Broccoli Soup You'll Ever Have

Alex loves loves loves soup, and he always orders it at restaurants. (It's like his thing.) So when Momfilter wrote about this delicious broccoli soup that kids also beg for, we knew we had to try it (wouldn't it be perfect for winter lunches?)...The Best Broccoli Soup You'll Ever Have
Recipe by Ariel, written by Yolanda Edwards

Our friend Ariel makes the most delicious broccoli soup which our daughter inhaled (and keeps asking for). When I asked Ariel for the recipe, she said she wings it every time, depending on how much she has on hand, but here's her very loosey-goosey recipe.

Sauté 1 chopped onion and 1 large carrot in butter and a bit of olive oil. Add peeled potatoes that are quartered or eighthed depending on size of potato, resulting in 2 cups of chopped potatoes. Add broccoli florets and cauliflower if you like, loads of them. Add good quality vegetable stock (I like the Knorr pots). Top up with water so all ingredients are submerged. Add salt, pepper and a touch of cumin.

Simmer for 20 minutes. Puree in food processor. Serve with grated parmesan or cheddar on top.Delicious! Thank you so much, Ariel and Yolanda.

That looks delicious (and I loooove that it's potato based...mmmmm). I'm a soup lover too, like Diana, in autumn and winter. It's funny though, bc I don't often order it at restaurants just because i feel like it's a "waste": almost as expensive as an entree, and you can't really share it with the table like an appetizer.

Love it, Joanna! I was having a rough time last night, and my boyfriend went out and picked up some broccoli soup and a baguette-- the cure for all that ails you! Eager to try the homemade version... will probably be even more comforting and delicious!

I am on such a soup kick. I love love love it so! I made a tomato soup for the week and finished it today. It's so nice to have a big bowl of soup for lunch, especially on a cold, dark, wintery day like those we're already getting here in Toronto!

No offense but this is one of the most boring soups I have ever made. It makes a great BASE for the best broccoli soup ever but needs some serious doctoring up to stand on it's own. So so so plain and flavorless.

I just gave this a go and while I like it I'd recommend being conservative with the water to match the texture above. I'd also say it's better to let the potatoes cook a while and add the broccoli after several minutes so you get that nice bright green. Mine turned out more of a pea soup color.

I could see where most people would find this bland. I don't eat dairy so this was a good alternative to a creamy broccoli soup.

That said, I agree about using less water, and also about letting the potatoes and other veggies cook a little before adding the broccoli and cauliflower. After pureeing, I added a generous handful of cheddar and stirred it through.

Ok, just made this. Added stock and then enough water "to cover the vegetables"... it's way too watery! Trying to boil it down right now. But it is quite bland, and I typically like soup! :( I'll be attempting to doctor it.

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